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Prevention List

Prevention could include:
  • Oxalate restricted diet

Prevention Overview Articles

Kidney stones
If you have a history of stones, drink plenty of fluids (6 - 8 glasses of water per day) to produce enough urine. Depending on the type of stone, you might need to take medications or other measures to prevent the stones from returning.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 14, 2007
Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are solid accumulations of material that form in the tubal system of the kidney. Kidney stones cause problems when they block the flow of urine through or out of the kidney. When the stones move along the ureter, they cause severe pa...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are solid accumulations of material that form in the tubal system of the kidney. Kidney stones cause problems when they block the flow of urine through or out of the kidney. When the stones move through the ureter, they cause severe ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Specific Prevention Articles

Oral Rehydration Therapy
Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) involves the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost during an episode of diarrheal illness. Diarrheal illnesses are pervasive worldwide, and they have a particularly large impact in the developing world.
Source:Gale Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z
Tips for Using Less Salt
Most people with heart problems, including high blood pressure, need to eat less salt, or sodium. Here are ideas on how to do that.
Source:StayWell
Low-Salt Choices
Here are some ideas for low-salt foods you can easily prepare yourself.
Source:StayWell
Reducing the Sodium in Your Diet
Table salt sprinkled on food accounts for about 15 percent of most people's daily sodium intake. An additional 10 percent occurs naturally in foods. The remainder -- 75 percent -- comes from processed and restaurant food.
Source:StayWell
Shake the Salt Habit
Americans consume two to three times more salt or sodium than is healthy.
Source:StayWell
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